Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,112 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Greenish Warbler

Phylloscopus trochiloides

Discover the Greenish Warbler (Phylloscopus trochiloides). Learn about its olive-green appearance, unique habitat, migration patterns, and expert birding tips.

10-12 cm

1,585

Olive-green Greyish-white

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey Bushchat

Saxicola ferreus

Discover the Grey Bushchat (Saxicola ferreus), a striking perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert tips for birdwatching success.

14-16 cm

1,501

Grey White

Perching Birds

grey francolin Least Concern
grey francolin

Ortygornis pondicerianus

Learn about the Grey Francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus), known as the Teetar. Explore its habitat, diet, behavior, and unique features in our expert guide.

33-33 cm

5,197

Grey Brown

Upland Ground Birds

grey headed fish eagle Near Threatened
grey headed fish eagle

Icthyophaga ichthyaetus

Learn about the Grey-headed Fish Eagle (lcthyophanga ichthyaetus). A detailed guide on its physical traits, specialized fish-hunting diet, and forest habitat.

69-74 cm

3,792

Brown Grey

Birds of Prey

grey heron Least Concern
grey heron

Ardea cinerea

Learn about the Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), a tall wading bird found in wetlands. Discover its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and behavior in this guide.

90-98 cm

5,174

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
Grey Junglefowl

Gallus sonneratii

Discover the Grey Junglefowl (Gallus sonneratii), a unique upland ground bird native to India. Learn about its striking grey and yellow plumage, diet, and habitat.

38-80 cm

1,640

Grey Yellow

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Grey Nightjar

Caprimulgus jotaka

Discover the Grey Nightjar (Caprimulgus jotaka), a fascinating nocturnal bird. Learn about its grey and brown plumage, unique habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

24-30 cm

1,523

Grey Brown

Night Birds

Least Concern
Grey Peacock-Pheasant

Polyplectron bicalcaratum

Discover the Grey Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron bicalcaratum). Learn about its grey and green plumage, habitat, diet, and behavior in this comprehensive guide.

56-76 cm

1,498

Grey Green

Upland Ground Birds

Vulnerable
Grey Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

Discover the Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola), a fascinating wader. Learn about its physical appearance, migratory habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.

27-31 cm

1,681

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
Grey Treepie

Dendrocitta formosae

Discover the Grey Treepie (Dendrocitta formosae), a striking perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

36-40 cm

1,422

Grey Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey Wagtail

Motacilla cinerea

Discover the Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea), a striking perching bird known for its yellow plumage and rhythmic tail-bobbing. Learn about its habits today.

17-20 cm

1,514

Grey Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-backed Shrike

Lanius tephronotus

Discover the Grey-backed Shrike (Lanius tephronotus), a fascinating perching bird. Learn about its appearance, hunting habits, habitat, and expert birding tips.

21-25 cm

1,482

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-bellied Cuckoo

Cacomantis passerinus

Discover the Grey-bellied Cuckoo (Cacomantis passerinus). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique breeding habits in this expert guide.

22-24 cm

1,542

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-bellied Tesia

Tesia cyaniventer

Discover the Grey-bellied Tesia (Tesia cyaniventer), a tiny, olive-green perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.

8-10 cm

1,537

Olive-green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-breasted Prinia

Prinia hodgsonii

Discover the Grey-breasted Prinia (Prinia hodgsonii). Learn about its physical appearance, unique habitat, insect-based diet, and top tips for birdwatching.

11-13 cm

1,481

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-browed Broadbill

Serilophus rubropygius

Discover the Grey-browed Broadbill (Serilophus rubropygius). Learn about its physical traits, unique habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatching enthusiasts.

16-17 cm

1,355

Grey Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-cheeked Warbler

Phylloscopus poliogenys

Discover the Grey-cheeked Warbler (Phylloscopus poliogenys). Learn about its olive-green plumage, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this elusive bird.

10-11 cm

1,476

Olive-green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-chinned Minivet

Pericrocotus solaris

Discover the Grey-chinned Minivet (Pericrocotus solaris), a vibrant perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert birding tips here.

17-19 cm

1,456

Grey Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-crested Tit

Lophophanes dichrous

Discover the Grey-crested Tit (Lophophanes dichrous), a charming perching bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its habitat, diet, and key identification features.

12-13 cm

1,481

Grey Buff

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Grey-crowned Prinia

Prinia cinereocapilla

Discover the Grey-crowned Prinia (Prinia cinereocapilla), a small, active perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and birdwatching tips here.

11-12 cm

1,488

Grey Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-fronted Green-pigeon

Treron affinis

Discover the Grey-fronted Green-pigeon (Treron affinis), a unique perching bird. Learn about its green and grey plumage, diet, habitat, and birdwatching tips.

27-28 cm

1,572

Green Grey

Perching Birds

Endangered
Grey-headed Albatross

Thalassarche chrysostoma

Discover the Grey-headed Albatross (Thalassarche chrysostoma). Learn about their unique physical traits, oceanic habitat, diet, and conservation status today.

71-81 cm

785

Grey White

Seabirds

Least Concern
Grey-headed Bullfinch

Pyrrhula erythaca

Discover the Grey-headed Bullfinch (Pyrrhula erythaca). Learn about this striking perching bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful spotting.

15-17 cm

1,472

Grey Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-headed Canary-flycatcher

Culicicapa ceylonensis

Discover the Grey-headed Canary-flycatcher (Culicicapa ceylonensis). Learn about its vibrant yellow plumage, unique behavior, diet, and prime birding habitats.

12-13 cm

1,562

Yellow Grey

Perching Birds